Stories for March 13, 2012
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A congressional candidate is setting up campaign headquarters in Victoria. Read Story »
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The 24th annual Yoakum Heritage Museum Quilt Show runs through April 30. Read Story »
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Two pit bulls were shot dead Monday evening after attacking two residents and police officers in a Victoria neighborhood. Read Story »
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Twelve spellers from around the Crossroads are prepared to wage war over words for the chance to be crowned the ... Read Story »
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Two men were rushed to the hospital Monday after an accidental shooting at the Jackson Electric Cooperative in Edna. Read Story »
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The rain stayed away Tuesday afternoon, but a dark cloud continued to hover over the University of Houston-Victoria baseball team. Read Story »
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BASEBALL Read Story »
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AUSTIN (AP) - A charitable marketing program that paid homeless people to carry Wi-Fi signals at South By Southwest has ... Read Story »
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A Rio Grande City woman was arrested Friday after more than 82 pounds of marijuana were found in a false ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Carlton Brant McNary, 30, of Victoria, by officers Tuesday on a warrant charging him with felony violation of ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A resurgent Rick Santorum swept primaries in Alabama and Mississippi Tuesday night, upending the race for the ... Read Story »
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The Jackson County Hospital District will soon be expanding its ambulance fleet from two to three emergency response vehicles. Read Story »
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Calhoun County is filled with people from diverse backgrounds, and community members are getting together to celebrate where they come ... Read Story »
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Jim Reeves' legacy extends a half of century after his death in 1964. He died in a plane crash weeks ... Read Story »
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Two people were taken to Citizens Medical Center after a wreck at 10:23 a.m. Tuesday on Houston Highway and Ben ... Read Story »
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A 44-year-old Victoria man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the aggravated sexual assault of a child. Read Story »
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By Dave Sather Read Story »
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Wildflowers are blossoming after several days of much needed rain. This bee was spotted on a wildflower off of state ... Read Story »
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Free agent wide receiver Vincent Jackson signed a five-year, $55.55 million contract with the Tampa Bay ... Read Story »
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The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish. To report any ... Read Story »
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A battle over stadium parking lots between the Texas Rangers and their former owner has ended. Read Story »
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The Dolphins' trade of Brandon Marshall seemed on the face of it to be just the latest head-scratching move by ... Read Story »
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The Victoria Music Club will hold a scholarship fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, at the 77901 Wine ... Read Story »
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Why is Suddenlink cutting into the Rockets and Spurs games while the game is being played with its commercial? Am ... Read Story »
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Victoria school district leaders are wise to reach out to the community. Our children's education must involve all of us. Read Story »
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Those who received qualifying offers from their old clubs and are subject to the First Refusal)Compensation system of the NFL ... Read Story »
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The U.S. Army Ambassadors of Jazz will present a free public performance at 7 p.m. Friday in the Cuero Municipal ... Read Story »
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BERNAL, ROBERT ANTHONY, 29, of Baytown: Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, ... Read Story »
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles signed offensive tackle Todd Herremans Tuesday to a three-year contract extension through 2016. Read Story »
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HAENEL, CARL "COWBOY", 78,of Victoria, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Grace Funeral Home, Read Story »
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Bobby Petrino has big plans for running back Knile Davis. Read Story »
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Zumba fans are in luck Friday evening right on the heels of St. Patrick's Day. Read Story »
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The most talented players at Florida's Pro Day were spectators. Read Story »
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In support of Sunshine Week. Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — Texans owner Bob McNair wants to re-sign outside linebacker Mario Williams and he's not interested in pursuing ... Read Story »
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Sunday was the start of Sunshine Week. Read Story »
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Like many others, I started a diet after the new year. I have tried many with little success. Can you ... Read Story »
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Our daughter, Hannah, is in medical school in Houston, and her spring break was last week. She chose to come ... Read Story »
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Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly known as the American Dietetic Association, selects a theme for National ... Read Story »
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IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have released kicker David Buehler. Read Story »
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Some thieves might truly have sticky fingers after a 500-pound beehive was swiped from a garden outside a Houston restaurant. Read Story »
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Porridge. Breakfast of champions? Read Story »
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Major accident on Houston HWY and Ben Wilson. Two people were stabilized and transported to local hospitals. Read Story »
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — A well-to-do engineer thought he was doing the right thing when he shot and killed a ... Read Story »
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Taliban militants opened fire Tuesday on a delegation of senior Afghan officials — including two of President Hamid Karzai's brothers ... Read Story »
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Areas of dense fog before 10 a.m. Tuesday. Otherwise cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with a high near 81. ... Read Story »
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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Campus police are investigating the death of University of Vermont student but say there is no ... Read Story »
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The United Daughters of the Confederacy William P. Rogers Chapter 44 will meet at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Read Story »
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We all want to take good care of our families. Read Story »
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The Victoria City-County Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun ... Read Story »
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The following is the menu for the Victoria Senior Activity Center for March 19-23. Milk and bread are served with ... Read Story »